Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join our finance team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this opening comes at a time when the company is experiencing significant growth, with global expansion at the centre of our plans. The Finance Manager role plays a key part in supporting this progress and in helping to shape the next stage of our transformation and growth. Working within the transactional finance team, the Finance Manager will lead the management accounts team and take full ownership of the month end process and the annual audit. They will play an important role in building and maintaining strong controls and will contribute to the ongoing optimisation of the finance function. In addition, they will be responsible for training and upskilling a motivated team who are eager to learn and grow alongside the Finance Manager. As a Private Equity backed business expected to move toward an exit event in the coming years, this role offers the chance to be involved in a sale process and provides valuable exposure to senior stakeholders. This position is ideal for someone who is ready to take ownership of a team, driven to understand how the company operates, and keen to use that knowledge to drive improvements. As the company continues to expand, significant opportunities are likely to arise for the right individual, and we are looking for someone who wants to be part of that journey. Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change.

Applicants who identify as Disabled and/or Neurodiverse will be entitled to an interview if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the Job Description, additionally we will offer reasonable adjustments to those who require them. Some examples of reasonable adjustments are extra time in assessments, video interviews to combat travel-based issues and advice on expected interview topics/questions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the month end process, including organising tasks, reviewing results, completing variance analysis and assisting in presenting accounts to management
• Lead the yearly audit and act as the main contact for external auditors
• Drive process improvement across the management account’s function by working closely with the team to optimise existing systems and ensuring we are using them to their full capabilities
• Support the budgeting process and quarterly reforecasting
• Oversee accounts payable and ensure strong controls and accuracy
• Play a key part in the billing process, working closely with operational teams
• Take full ownership of UK and US payroll
• Manage indirect taxes, including UK VAT, European VAT and US sales tax filings
• Provide general ledger and bookkeeping support
• Manage a team of two to three people, supporting their development and performance
• Carry out ad hoc tasks as required

Skills and Experience

• A recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent
• 3 to 5+ years of accounting experience in a corporate environment
• Ideally at least 18 months PQE
• Strong experience working with finance systems and an ability to adopt new systems quickly
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with teams across the business
• Strong Excel skills, with confidence in working with complex data

Person Specification

• Ability to work calmly and effectively to meet deadlines
• Confident approach when handling challenging or uncomfortable conversations
• Strong administration and organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to work well as part of a team and build positive working relationships
• Ambitious and action orientated, with a desire to take ownership and drive continuous improvement